Vendee Globe - The end is near + VideoBy Vendee Globe, ,
5:22 AM Wed 30 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, British skipper Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss) is due to arrive in Les Sables d’Olonne between 6am and 7am early tomorrow, Wednesday morning, and to process down the canal at approximately 8am. He is enduring similar conditions to those that were experienced by François Gabart and Armel Le Cléac’h, battered in the Bay of Biscay by 35 to 45 knots and very confused, unpleasant seas. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Golding vs Le Cam battle continuesBy Emily Caroe, ,
2:04 AM Wed 30 Jan 2013
For Mike Golding and Jean Le Cam, locked in the duel for fifth place in the Vendée Globe, one last hurdle, the Azores high pressure zone which is ridged from the SW to the NE in front of the pair, might be the tactical opportunity which will settle once and for all the battle between the British and French skippers. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Close together and exhausted in Les Sables d'OlonneBy Vendee Globe, ,
4:56 AM Tue 29 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, the record breaking duo’s feet have barely touched the ground since they made their unprecedented arrival into Les Sables d’Olonne yesterday. Never in the race’s history have two boats been so close together. With an exhausted François Gabart (Macif) rationalising his victory and an energetic Armel Le Cléac’h (Banque Populaire) gallantly coming to terms with his second place. ...[more]

Vendee Globe Race - Golding tilts at fifth placeBy Emily Caroe, Atlantic ,
7:40 PM Mon 28 Jan 2013
The seemingly relentless climb up the Atlantic in the NE’ly tradewinds is a passage that Mike Golding knows well but that does not make it any easier or more enjoyable. There are no tactical, short term options available, this is just a period of bouncing, bumpy, slamming upwind sailing which is testing on stamina and patience, watching the miles to the finish drop slowly. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Mike Golding's message for winner Francois GabartBy Emily Caroe, ,
8:52 AM Mon 28 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, the winner has been decided. 29 year old Francois Gabart onboard Macif was the first across the line in Les Sables d'Olonne. Currently in sixth place (2,581.0 nm from the finish) Brit Mike Golding sent this message to the the youngest winner in the Race's history. ...[more]

Vendee Globe Race - Record-shattering finish at handBy Vendee Globe, United Kingdom ,
8:18 PM Sun 27 Jan 2013
Sunday, January 27, 2013, the world of sailing and yacht racing is preparing for a historic moment. For the first time, two men solo, nonstop and without assistance, will sail around the world in less than 80 days. The legendary duel between François Gabart (Macif) and Armel Le Cléac’h (Banque Populaire) which has raged unabated since the 10th November will finally be concluded. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - The final day at seaBy Vendee Globe, ,
11:12 PM Sat 26 Jan 2013
Vendee Globe 2012-13 skipper Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss), at 130 miles south-west of the Azores, has adjusted his course to be closer to Jean-Pierre Dick (Virbac Paprec 3) who he has overtaken this morning. Dick is around 40 miles to the east of Thomson, and has succeeded so far, despite the total loss of the keel, to progress without too much difficulty ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Race Village opens, focus shifts to end goal + VideoBy Vendee Globe, ,
5:33 AM Sat 26 Jan 2013
The Vendee Globe Race Village in Les Sables d’Olonne officially opened today. It is open everyday from 10am – 7pm. The first skipper is expected to cross the finish line between 5am – 11am Sunday 27th January. Hugo Boss with skipper Alex Thomson is expected to move into third place tonight. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Final sprint beginsBy Vendee Globe,
9:42 PM Fri 25 Jan 2013
Vendee Globe 2012 -13 has been fun but the time is coming to bring down the final curtain and move along because the home strait sprint has begun. This morning, the two race leaders passed the symbolic 1000 miles point from Les Sables d'Olonne, the start and finish of the solo race around our beautiful planet. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Of Equator crossings and keel-less sailing + VideoBy Vendee Globe, ,
6:37 AM Fri 25 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, Jean-Pierre Dick (Virbac Paprec 3) today on the French version of Vendée Globe LIVE explained his predicament. 'I’m in the high, so there’s only 12-13 knots of wind, in a situation that’s not easy for a boat without her keel. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - Golding completes sixth circumnavigationBy Emily Caroe, ,
2:09 AM Fri 25 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, at 2300 last night, Mike Golding completed his sixth circumnavigation of the world, as he crossed his track, whilst racing back up the Atlantic in this his fourth Vendée Globe. ...[more]

Vendee Globe - The battle will be bitter to the endBy Vendee Globe, ,
12:17 AM Fri 25 Jan 2013
In the Vendee Globe, it is difficult to know for sure what is really happening in the minds of the leading duo. One thing is certain the battle will be bitter to the end. Just over 1200 miles from the finish at Les Sables d'Olonne, the suspense is gripping in the final strait of the seventh edition of the Vendée Globe. ...[more]